I had an amazing weekend. I drove around 800 miles, from Orlando to Tampa to St. Petersburg to Belleaire then back to Orlando. I left Saturday morning for a mock interview conducted by MAO certified volunteer judges, and their feedback was extremely valuable and uplifting. I honestly believe the interview portion of the pageant is the most valuable. A talented, beautiful, and physically fit woman is wonderful, but one without a brain or the ability to inspire is hardly well-rounded. Get ready, friends, to be forcibly urged to participate as judges in weekly mock interviews. Friends in other states/countries are not exempt; Skype interviews are becoming increasingly popular these days.

The Annual Largo Scholarship Program Golf Classic was on Sunday in sunny (scorchingly hot) Belleaire, and I had a blast supporting the golfers with my fellow queens. In addition to rousing golf cart races around the narrow green pathways, we were treated to AMAZING food by the Belleview Golf Club and the lovely company of our friends, family, and sponsors. I’m truly blessed to be part of such a family-oriented and caring organization. My sister queens have quickly become my beloved confidantes, and I couldn’t ask for a better Board of Directors.

 ^{Me and my beautiful princess, Brittany!}

 ^{With the world’s best sister queens, Kate Judge and Laura McKeeman!}